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Fashionable Sunday
Today I biked downtown to attend a fashion show for the Chicago Haute Couture Club, featuring the creations of a friend from work. I am so impressed by creative people and her designs were so chic and...
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Cherry Blossom Garden
I love spring because everything is fresh and new. Colors pop from all corners, chirping “hello!” and “well done!” after a long winter. The cherry blossom tree encapsulates everything that is magical...
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Flowers for the Tour de Fat
On Saturday I attended the Tour de Fat, an annual bike festival by New Belgium Brewing, where I ran into several people I know, including frequent commenter Scott and his girlfriend with their gorgeous...
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2-Year Oma Anniversary!
Today while riding Oma home, I started thinking about what a wonderful bike she is and how it must be close to our 2-year anniversary. I knew I got her sometime in October 2008. When I arrived home, I...
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WorkCycles Have Returned to Chicago!
To the untrained eye, this bicycle may look like my Oma, but it’s actually a stealthy WorkCycles Secret Service. She’s a loaner from J.C. Lind Bikes for a few days while Betty Foy gets her (much...
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The Oma Lifestyle
As I mentioned last month, I’m back to riding Oma almost daily. And I’m reminded that Oma is not just a bike style, but a lifestyle. I slow way down with her and relax into the ride. I coast up to...
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A wooden crate as a bike basket
When I posted about riding my Dutch bike last week, Trisha noticed that I have a new crate on the front. Yes, and I love it! As I explained in my Oma review, I purchased my bike with a heavy duty...
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Fall is Here!
Time to break out the tweed and cashmere – fall is here! I have a habit of writing every year about how much I love fall, and this year will be more of the same. It’s such a perfect time for bike...
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Not afraid of a little snow…
EleanorNYC has a lovely little post today showing “women who look stylish on their bike and not afraid of a little snow.” This reminded me that to not be afraid of a little snow, I need studded tires....
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A dash of spring
My wish for bright spring colors came true today, at least a little bit. The amazing 50 degree temperature combined with the bright, lingering sun made the city feel like a springtime paradise. The...
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